Childcare Centre Yard!
Vanellus novaehollandiae. The Masked Lapwing family set up 'home' in my work's carpark. At the beginning and end of the day they spent their time aggressively defending their three chicks from children, parents and cars! Traffic cones were placed to try and protect them but the chicks are starting to wander so my very brave boss, Lil, relocated the 3 chicks to a grassy strip beside the building. The parents complained loudly and swooped but have accepted the move. Then 2 of the chicks wandered under the gate and into the backyard! So we couldn't let the children play until brave Lil moved them back to their new grassy home and blocked their access under the gate. The parents complained loudly & dive-bombed us, but hopefully they're all settled now! Phew!
Childcare Centre Yard!
Vanellus novaehollandiae. The Masked Lapwing family set up 'home' in my work's carpark. At the beginning and end of the day they spent their time aggressively defending their three chicks from children, parents and cars! Traffic cones were placed to try and protect them but the chicks are starting to wander so my very brave boss, Lil, relocated the 3 chicks to a grassy strip beside the building. The parents complained loudly and swooped but have accepted the move. Then 2 of the chicks wandered under the gate and into the backyard! So we couldn't let the children play until brave Lil moved them back to their new grassy home and blocked their access under the gate. The parents complained loudly & dive-bombed us, but hopefully they're all settled now! Phew!